Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary

Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary is situated in Orissa, towards the south west of Puri. It covers an area of 1100 sq km. Many tourists get attracted to this place as many beautiful and exotic birds reside in this sanctuary.

It has been estimated that around 9 lakh migratory birds visit this place in the winter season. White bellied sea eagles, graylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana, herons and flamingos are among the many species that migrate to Chilka lake bird sanctuary. Apart from birds, the animals like spotted dear, hyenas, blackbuck and golden jackal are also found at this place. Around 160 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine creatures, including the famous Chilka dolphin are found here.